The promenade on the right side of the Daugava River stretches from Old Town all the way to the Ķengarags suburb of Riga. An excellent place where one can be near the water and enjoy a stroll.
The section of the promenade adjacent to Old Town is where river boats dock to pick up and drop off tourists. This is also an excellent place to relax on a bench and enjoy the view of the river. Meanwhile, on the section between Akmens Bridge and the Railroad Bridge, there are excellent views of the Latvian National Library building.
Furthermore, the section beyond the Railroad Bridge is popular for active residents - it is perfect for a bike ride, jogging and roller skating.
На правом берегу Даугавы вдоль реки от Вецриги до Кенгарагса простирается променад - отличное место для прогулок и наслаждения близостью воды.
К той части променада, которая находится в Вецриге, причаливают экскурсионные кораблики. Здесь можно, сидя на скамейке, беззаботно наблюдать за плывущими по реке судами. На участке между Каменным и Железнодорожным мостами открывается прекрасный вид на здание Латвийской национальной библиотеки.
Часть променада за Железнодорожным мостом оценили любители активного отдыха - здесь можно покататься на велосипеде, на роликах или заняться бегом. #sergiiprotrips#eurotrip#eurotrip2018#baltic#latvia#latvia 🇱🇻 #latvija#latvija 🇱🇻 #latvian#latvianblogger#latvianphotographer#riga#rīga#рига#instariga#city#cities#citygrammers#instacity#cityscape#cityscapes#promenade#oldtown#castle#castles#river#rivers#riversoftheworldphotography

National Library of Latvia
Just a bridge span from Old Town, on the left bank of the Daugava, looms an extraordinary, culturally significant edifice, the Castle of Light - the new National Library.
The new library building houses a modern information centre and ample space for cultural and social events, offering one and all multi-themed reading rooms and access to rare books and audio/video recordings besides the usual printed matter. Open to the general public for viewing is the [Latvian] Dainu skapis - the chest of drawers or file cabinet containing the thousands of Latvian folk verse - the wise and witty dainas. A cabinet that UNESCO recognizes as having global significance; included on the register for the programme called World Memory. The library building has already become active in organizing various exhibits, concerts and conferences. Available here are a restaurant, cafe, WiFi, and the most splendid panoramic view of Old Town.
The basic objective of the new structure is to accrue and preserve national and international literary works, securing access to them for the general public. Over four million units are now located here, mostly Latvian publications concerning Latvia and Latvians.
Opened in August of 2014, the striking edifice is the masterwork of the world-renowned Latvian-American architect Gunārs Birkerts.#sergiiprotrips#eurotrip#eurotrip2018#baltic#latvia#latvia 🇱🇻 #latvija#latvija 🇱🇻 #latvian#latvianblogger#latvianphotographer#riga#rīga#rigaoldtown#рига#instariga#city#cities#cities#citygrammers#instacity#citiesoftheworld#cityscape#cityscapes#library#librariesofinstagram#instalibrary#river#rivers#riversoftheworld

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Riga Castle. Riga Castle has stood on the right bank of the River Daugava for more than 700 years. Through the centuries, it has seen severe destruction, numerous rulers, and wars. Today it houses the residence of the President of Latvia.
The foundation stone was laid in 1330; however, due to constant battles with Rigans, the castle was destroyed several times. The last major reconstruction took place in 1515. From 1330 to 1562, the castle served as the residence of Master of the Livonian Order. The following centuries after dissolution of Livonian feudal states, Riga Castle was taken over by Polish, Swedish and Russian administrations and institutions. In 1922 it became the residence of the President of the Republic of Latvia; while during the Soviet Era the castle housed the Young Pioneer organisation and became known as Pioneer Castle.
Initially, Riga Castle featured regular planning and three small towers at the corners. In the 15th century, two round towers were added — the Tower of the Holy Ghost and the Lead Tower, which now hold the Flag of Latvia and the Standard of the President.
Riga Castle is a typical sample of late Classicism architecture. The building of the Riga Castle has been very plain from the very beginnings; this can be explained by the military nature of the castle and its constant destruction.#sergiiprotrips#eurotrip#eurotrip2018#baltic#latvia#latvia 🇱🇻 #latvija#latvija 🇱🇻 #latvian#latvianblogger#latvianphotographer#riga#rīga#rigaoldtown#рига#instariga#city#cities#cities#citygrammers#instacity#citiesoftheworld#architecture#architecture_hunter#architecturephotography#architectureporn#castle#castles#castlesofinstagram#instacastle

The foundation stone of Riga Dome Cathedral was laid on July 25, 1211. The last large-scale restoration took place in the late 19th century when the cathedral acquired its present appearance. Today, Riga Dome Cathedral holds services and provide for rich cultural life — various concerts of popular artists take place here.
Riga Dome Cathedral has been one of the major venues for concerts in Riga for hundreds of years. Also today, official services and concerts feature various musical performances.
Riga Dome Cathedral was the central cathedral in the Baltics until Livonia fell to the Grand Duchy of Lithuania in 1561. It has Romanesque, early Gothic, Baroque, and Art Nouveau features and is considered the largest Medieval church in Latvia and the Baltic States.
On July 25, 1211 during a ceremony, Bishop Albert laid the foundation stone. According to art historians, the building was initially envisaged as a basilica but later the design was changed and a hall church was built instead. At the beginning of the 15th century, the cathedral was enlarged by building the western cross-nave and side chapels and elevating the side walls of the central nave thus making the church into a basilica. Riga Dome Cathedral tower was the highest spire in Riga at that time. The cathedral kept its appearance up to 1547, when on a Sunday before Pentecost, a great fire broke out in the inner city and the Gothic spire of the cathedral burned down. A new tower with a pyramidal spire and two galleries were built by 1595. The Cathedral cockerel dating back to that time can still be seen in the inner courtyard of the cathedral.
From 1881 to 1914, Riga Cathedral Building Section of Riga Society of Researchers of History and Ancient Times carried out major reconstruction and renovation for its present-day appearance.#sergiiprotrips#eurotrip#eurotrip2018#baltic#latvia#latvia 🇱🇻 #latvija#latvija 🇱🇻 #lv100 🇱🇻 #latvian#latvianblogger#latvianphotographer#latvia100#latvija100#riga#rīga#рига#rigaoldtown#cathedral#cathedrals#domecathedral#cathedralphotography#cathedralarchitecture#cathedralsofinstagram#architecture#architecture_hunter#architecturephotography#architectureporn

I love Heidelberg. This city has a special place in my heart. The idyllic riverside setting, the architecture, the people; the list goes on and on. There’s just something about this city that energizes me and makes me feel happy to be alive. There’s a German word that describes this feeling: Gemütlichkeit. It’s used to convey the idea of warmth, friendliness, and coziness. Simply put, this place gives me very good vibes. I was here last October and knew that I had to get back here to see the city in the summer ☀️ It rained more than I would’ve liked, but the city still didn’t cease to amaze me! 🙌✨
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Though my bucket list is growing much faster than I can check it off, it’s important to revisit places that inspire you and make you feel your best. Which places give you this feeling? Happy Friday and greetings from Germany! 🇩🇪 Next Stop: Basel Switzerland!! 🇨🇭👌

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